Umayanga Mihiran of Vidyarathane University College Boxing Club, Horana and LIN Malshani of Air Force were adjudged the most scientific boxers at the National Boxing Championships concluded at Royal MAS Arena on Friday.
Both Mihiran and Malshani won their maiden national titles.
Mihiran, 19, a Sri Lanka junior International gave a flawless performance easily outpointing Army’s Raveendranath in a thrilling fly weight (under 51kg) final. He oozed class and confidence winning all his fights comprehensively with a superb exhibition of boxing skills.
AMTS Adikhari of Navy was adjudged Best Loser (men).
Malshani displayed superb technique and punching skills to outpoint Army’s MGMT Dasunika in the Flyweight (under 52kg) contest.
NS Wellappili of Police was declared the Best Loser (women) after giving a plucky display against three-time National champion Nadeesha Pushpakumari of Vidyarathena in the minimum weight (under 48kg) contest.
Army received the Sgt Selladorai Challenge Cup for the most successful men’s team winning nine golds, a silver and bronze. Rukmal Prasanna was their most impressive winner, outpointing Navy’s MGPKP Dayarathna in the Feather weight (under 57kg) contest. He received the Eddie Gray Cup for the most outstanding men boxer of the year.
Air Force received the Nieva Embuldeniya Challenge trophy for the champion women’s team winning three golds, two silver and a bronze medal.
The Dian Gomes Challenge Cup for the Most Outstanding Woman boxer went to Air Force’s MPSS Cooray. (AO)